Earlier this summer, the IRS made the announcement that they are waiving Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) for retirement accounts in 2020. IRS Notice 2020-51 outlines the relief granted to retirement account owners, as part of an extension to the CARES Act. Continue reading
If you are one of the 22 million investors with a retirement plan at Fidelity, you may have access to an option within your plan that could dramatically improve the success of your 401k. Fidelity’s BrokerageLink® option is a self-directed brokerage account within the 401k or 403b plan. In this article, you’ll learn what the BrokerageLink® option is and when it may make sense to take advantage of it. Continue reading
Last month, we discussed the passing of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement, or SECURE Act. In the article, we reviewed many of the changes this legislation made to the retirement planning landscape. Continue reading
As 2019 is underway, it’s important to review changes that impact investors – both accumulators and retirees. For those who are still working, the IRS recently released contribution adjustments for retirement accounts, like 401(k) plans and IRAs. Continue reading
Please find below our 4th Quarter 2018 Newsletter. This issue contains articles on financial planning, investing, and the markets. We hope you find the information helpful. Continue reading
We are quickly approaching the annual Open Enrollment period for Medicare. Open Enrollment begins October 15th and ends December 7th. It is an important time to review both your current Medicare Part B supplement plan (i.e. “Medigap”) and Part D prescription drug coverage. Continue reading
We’re making a minor change to many of the Retirement Salary® portfolios, but these changes will not impact all clients in the program. This will depend on your current allocation, funds, and cash reserve needs. Continue reading
As many of you know, Will Goodson is not only one of our lead financial advisors, but also our “Social Security Expert.” And recently he’s taken his knowledge of this complex subject to the next level by attaining the National Social Security Advisors (NSSA®) designation. Continue reading
Yes, indeed we can! We are pleased to announce an expansion of our service to manage your employer’s retirement plan. This includes 401(k), 403(b), 457 deferred compensation plans and more. Continue reading
We’re sometimes asked by potential clients, looking to generate income in retirement, if we will construct for them an “income portfolio,” enabling them to live off the dividends and interest without dipping into principal. Continue reading